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The Shipman Mansion will be open for tours by appointment on April 11 and 12 from 1-4 and May 3 from 1-4. To schedule an appointment, please send an email to shipmanmansion@gmail.com and list Open House in the subject line. For appointments at other times, please call 856-986-7969.

The Shipman Mansion is located at 221 Edgewater Avenue in Edgewater Park, NJ.

Summer Concert Series

Chris Greiner

Wednesday, June 10

Chris Greiner kicks off the 2026 season with a heartfelt blend of Americana, folk, and roots music. A suburban Philadelphia–based singer-songwriter, Greiner delivers a soulful country sound built on honest storytelling and lived‑in lyrics. His performances balance warmth and grit, drawing from traditional Americana while keeping a modern edge.

[justchrismusic.com]

OMGB (The Old Man Garage Band)

Wednesday, June 24

OMGB returns with their crowd‑pleasing take on classic rock. A longtime local favorite, The Old Man Garage Band brings a deep catalog of rock staples spanning generations, delivered with energy, experience, and just the right amount of grit. Expect familiar favorites that keep the lawn lively from the first chord to the last.

[omgbnj.com]

Sean Daniels & The Law Abiding Citizens

Wednesday, July 8

Sean Daniels & The Law Abiding Citizens bring authentic, high‑energy bluegrass rooted in South Jersey. Blending guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and upright bass, the band keeps the spirit of traditional Americana alive with tight picking, rich harmonies, and storytelling songs that feel both timeless and personal. Their shows are equal parts heartfelt and foot‑stomping fun.

[lawabidingmusic.com]

Norm Taylor

Wednesday, July 22

Norm Taylor delivers acoustic blues with deep roots and a thoughtful soul. A local–based singer‑songwriter, Taylor draws from country blues traditions while weaving in influences from folk, soul, gospel, and classic rock. His intimate performances and expressive guitar work make for a powerful, stripped‑down blues experience that connects directly with the audience.

Golden Eagle Community Band

Wednesday, August 5

The Golden Eagle Community Band wraps up the season with a special summer performance. Founded in 1972, this premier all‑volunteer community band features approximately 65 musicians from across South Jersey. Their programs span patriotic favorites, stage and screen, jazz, pop, and American standards—making for a lively and family‑friendly evening on the lawn.

https://www.goldeneaglecommunityband.org/

Concerts will be held this summer on June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22 and August 5. Check back for the listing of the bands that will be playing at each concert event.

Details for each event will be listed on the Red Dragon Facebook page.

Fall Events

Sept. 16 – Ben Franklin – Burlington City- The Delaware River 7PM

Most people think of Ben and all of his accomplishments in his later years. But he got to that point in his life by first being a tough and wily entrepreneur who was not above a few questionable tactics to get ahead. Free.

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“Delivering the White Pearl,” the story of a voyage down the East Coast, will be presented September 24, the latest in the series of ongoing free educational programs offered by the Shipman Mansion Foundation at the Red Dragon Canoe Club in Edgewater Park. David Appleton, a professional yacht delivery captain, will tell of the planning, preparation and actual delivery – one of scores he has accomplished – of the yacht Seapearl in a program starting at 7 p.m. at 221 Edgewater Avenue. Appleton acquired a US Coast Guard 100 ton Master license 23 years ago and has been a professional captain since, completing 30 southbound deliveries and another 25 northbound, assisting boat owners who want to avoid the seasonal “snowbird” migration of yacht owners moving their craft from the cold north to the warm south, and back. He has also served as a sailing instructor and skippered ocean training cruises between the East Coast and Bermuda through his delivery company, Appleton Marine Inc. He has accumulated 95,000 miles at sea during these ventures. The Shipman Mansion Foundation is a charitable non-profit corporation with a mission of restoring the historic Shipman Mansion, which is listed on the state and federal Registers of Historic Places. The Foundation’s programs are designed to educate the public about the history, culture and ecosystems of the Delaware River and its surroundings. Foundation programs are free to the public and include a dessert intermission. All are welcome.